Original subtitles

=Light Beyond the Reed=

(Adapted from the Jinjiang novel "Light Beyond the Reed" by Mo Shubai)

=Episode 5=

♪There's a gray cloud in your eyes♪

♪But I see a long letter through the clouds♪

♪You hide your emotions, staying silent♪

♪I wish I could accompany you back to the clear sky♪

♪If I could capture your shadow♪

♪I wouldn't mind wandering again♪

♪Moreover, my light is in your life♪

♪So I must trust in myself♪

♪Please let me become you♪

♪The secret that you can tell♪

♪Becoming the gentle fragrance that heals your past♪

♪If fate insists on drenching you♪

Hello.

♪Don't be afraid, I am your soul's coat♪

I'm Ye Sibei.

Qin Nan.

Sibei.

You're awake.

Qin Nan...

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for...

I'm sorry for letting you see the pathetic side of me.

Stop apologizing to me.

I don't need your apology.

I should be the one apologizing.

Actually...

Actually, that day,

I was already waiting for you down there.

I saw the gates were locked,

and the lights off,

so I thought you were already back home.

If only...

If only I had...

If only I had called you...

I'm sorry.

It's not your fault.

It was an accident.

No one could have expected it.

Qin Nan.

I want to make a police report.

I'll make a police report.

Okay.

Once you're discharged,

we'll go to the police station.

You'll win this time.

Justice will be served.

Your future...

will be very, very bright.

If anyone scorns you,

I'll bark back at them.

If anyone bullies you,

I'll whack them up.

You didn't do anything wrong.

If anyone says otherwise,

then it's them who did something wrong.

Sibei.

I'm your husband.

I'll be with you.

Ye Sibei.

You have a home.

You know?

We know you love fruit cake,

so we ordered one for you.

Nianwen, call your sister.

Ask her where she is.

Sure.

Allow me.

You're still playing with that?

Open the lid

- and put the candles on. - Okay.

Nianwen.

Hey, Nan.

Mom's asking where you are now.

We're not coming.

You guys eat first.

Fine.

Ye Sibei's family?

Please sign here.

Wait, Nan.

Are you at the hospital?

Is it my sister?

What happened?

What happened to her?

What happened?

Where are you now?

What happened?

Which hospital?

We're at People's Hospital.

I knew it.

What happened?

What is it?

Where are they now?

People's Hospital.

Wait for me.

Come on, Mr. Ye.

(Happy Birthday!)

Students and teachers, walk forward.

Stand according to your classes.

Stand in line.

Face towards me.

Closer to each other.

Okay, look here.

Three.

Two.

One.

Nan.

Nan.

How's my sister?

What happened to Sibei?

She's safe now.

They're doing other checkups on her.

No.

She's always been fine.

Why is she in the hospital?

She drank a lot.

It was alcohol poisoning.

Where is she now?

In the observation room.

- Mom! - Alcohol poisoning?

Why would a girl

drink so much alcohol?

How was she drinking exactly?

Weren't you supposed to keep an eye on her?

What were you doing when she was drinking?

Dad, pipe down.

We'll talk about this after Sibei is out.

We can talk about it.

Dad. Calm down.

(Emergency)

Your family is a strange bunch.

She's never been favored at home,

but when she's in trouble, you all act like

you've cared about her very much.

Who are you trying to impress?

Our love is real,

but so are the deep-rooted perceptions

ingrained in our family.

For instance, my mom.

She actually cares about Sibei.

But she also thinks

that women should just live like that.

She didn't want

my sister to have a life beyond hers,

yet she hoped my sister could have a good life.

And me...

You claimed I didn't want

my sister to go to the police

so that I wouldn't get implicated.

(Ward Building) Perhaps that's one of the factors.

But I still believe that,

compared to the nasty comments

she would face after lodging a report,

it'd be better if she didn't go to the police.

Nan, you know what?

Making a police report is just the beginning.

After that, she'd be called in to take statements

and retell her experience.

She'd have to recall

those painful moments

and get judged by the public

who'd spread rumors about her.

Then, there's the possibility of failing her case.

That's why

I was thinking...

I was thinking

that making my sister bear

and sacrifice so much...

Is it worth it?

Nianwen.

Say, why do people pursue justice?

Because justice is the basis of a well-lived life.

If someone's world

doesn't even have basic justice,

how do you expect her to believe

that she can live well in this world?

Other people can bully her

and get away with it.

She paid in kindness, yet received malice.

How do you expect your sister to accept a world like this?

Yes,

she chose to go to the police.

She'd have to face many obstacles,

and she's actually struggling inside.

If she does as you say

and gives up directly,

things may seem peaceful on the surface,

but the pain will torment her forever.

Is there even absolute justice?

If there isn't, why do we need you people?

You guys aspire to be lawyers, prosecutors and judges

because you want to uphold justice

in this world, right?

You.

Me.

Ye Sibei.

Every kindhearted person in this world

is working hard to live

because we pursue justice, right?

Hey, Mom.

Nianwen.

Your sister is missing.

Where is my daughter?

How could she disappear?

How could you let her go?

Calm down and listen to us.

Mom!

- Check the security footage! - Don't worry, Mom.

Calm down first!

How?

Call Ye Sibei, now!

Miss, did you see where she went?

- She was walking towards the corridor. - If anything happens to her...

- I thought she was using the washroom. - I'll make sure you pay!

So we didn't pay much attention...

Dad, keep an eye on Mom.

Let's split and search. Keep in touch by phone.

We're going to search now.

Right away.

Wait for me.

Sibei!

Hello, Sir.

Have you seen a woman

wearing a patient's uniform walk out of here?

No.

She looks like this.

No, I haven't.

You haven't?

No.

(Multi-Service Counter)

Sibei!

Sibei!

Where are you going?

Mrs. Ye!

Let go of me!

- Calm down, Mrs. Ye! - Let go of me!

Mrs. Ye!

Ye Sibei, what are you doing?

- Mom, not so hard! - Let go of me!

Let go!

What in the world are you trying to do?

Where are you going?

Tell them

where you're going.

I'm going to make a police report.

Police?

For what?

On the night of April 9,

I didn't return home.

I was raped.

Nonsense!

That's nonsense.

You...

You're crazy.

Ye Sibei.

How much longer are you keeping this up?

Qin Nan, you...

Go look for the doctor.

Come.

Come with me!

Mom, calm down.

Hear her out!

I...

I'm going to seek justice for myself.

I'm going to make a police report.

I won't let you do that.

I didn't let you then,

I'm not letting you now,

and I won't let you go, even tomorrow!

Why?

You're asking why?

You're asking why?

So what if they find him

and prove that he's guilty?

Would that restore your chastity?

What would others say about you?

Have you thought about that?

I have.

I'd live in pain if I heard their gossip.

But even if I hold back,

would that stop the pain?

Since both options are painful,

why do I need to hold back?

Sibei.

That's how life is, holding back your feelings.

You...

Have you thought about us?

Qin Nan.

And

your father.

And

Nianwen and Chuchu.

What about us?

What would people

say about our family?

And the two of them are getting married.

What about their lives?

You can't just think of yourself.

How could you be so selfish?

Me, selfish?

Am I selfish?

You and Dad wanted a son,

so you had me, then Nianwen.

After that, you abandoned me in the village for three years.

When Dad lost his job

and we all lived in poverty,

I was blamed for being a jinx.

So you're not selfish?

You wanted Nianwen to attend a good school

and paid for his education.

I didn't get a single cent for my studies!

After graduating, I worked hard

and landed a decent job.

You were worried that no one would fend for you,

and you created a scene at my workplace,

which made me lose my job

and forced me to move back here!

So you're not selfish?

When I got married,

and got a job,

you never asked me

if I was okay,

or if Qin Nan and I

ever quarreled.

But when Nianwen was planning to get married and buy a house,

you came to me, asking for money.

You think I don't need money?

You say that I'm selfish,

but what about you?

What have you done for me?

Even now, given my situation,

I don't expect you to do anything for me.

All I want is justice.

Is that selfish of me?

You are selfish.

I gave birth to you and raised you up.

You say that I've never done anything for you.

Why do you think I'm stopping you

from filing a police report?

Why do you think

I'm stopping you from divorcing him?

Is it because of me?

It's because of you!

Then let me make my police report!

The reason I'm here now

and not at the rooftop

is that I want to send that scumbag

to jail!

I'm not even scared of dying.

Do you think I'd fear what lies ahead?

Mom.

If you still think of me as your daughter,

let me go.

Sibei.

Go.

I'll go with you to the police.

I'm sorry.

I was

an insensible kid.

Actually, I knew what was going on.

I could feel it.

I just didn't dare think too much.

I thought

that since I didn't do those things,

I didn't have to feel guilty.

I thought I was deserving

of the benefits you gave me.

That's why I never cared about you.

Whenever something happened,

I was running away subconsciously.

I made up excuses for myself.

But I actually knew...

Sibei.

You were right.

I remember that back in class,

my teacher told me

that law itself is fighting against

the evil of this world.

It's never been an easy path,

but someone has to trod it.

If you don't fight for your own rights,

no one would ever know what's right or wrong.

Sibei.

I didn't want you to go to the police

because I felt miserable,

but I never asked you

if that was what you wished.

If you want to do it now,

I'll come with you.

Let's file a police report.

No matter the results,

you're not the one at fault.

Thank you.

Do you feel unwell?

Are you feeling okay?

I'm good.

I've never felt better.

Nianwen, get in the car.

Coming.

Huang Guifen.

How could you hide something

so important from me?

Are you blaming me now,

Mr. Ye?

Would it make any difference?

Have you cared about anything

in this household?

Don't you have any common sense?

She should have

gone to the police right away!

What you're doing now is letting the rapist get off scot-free!

If anything

had happened to Sibei,

you'd be an accomplice to the rapist!

Go on.

Of course, I will.

Answer me.

Why did you hide it from me?

Who do you think I am?

Ye.

You're already an old man in your sixties.

How could you be as naive

as Qin Nan and Nianwen?

Why can't you understand anything?

Do you think that going to the police

would restore your daughter's reputation?

I'm telling you,

it won't do any good to Ye Sibei.

Fine.

You think looking for the police is the right thing to do?

She's going there now.

Ye Ling, I'm telling you,

brace yourself.

Be prepared for what's about to come.

This is just the beginning.

Are you coming?

(Police Reception)

Do you need any help?

I'd like to lodge a police report.

Have some water.

Thank you.

Why are you wearing a hospital uniform?

You could've changed into something else.

This must be urgent.

I was worried that any longer,

and I'd never come.

Ms. Ye,

don't be nervous.

Once you're ready,

we can begin.

Let's confirm your basic information.

Your name.

Ye Sibei.

Age.

28 years old.

Address.

503, Block 9, Fuxing Street, Nancheng.

Place of work.

Fuqiang Real Estate.

Your case?

I've been raped.

Nianwen.

Sit down.

Nan.

Aren't you worried about my sister?

She's brave.

Braver than any of us.

Since when did you feel

that your mind was in a blurred state?

When I got in the car.

Who else was in the car?

My friend,

who's also my brother's fiancée, Chuchu.

And my superior,

Fan Jiancheng.

You trust both of them, don't you?

Yes.

Why do you

trust Fan Jiancheng?

Because I...

I thought he was a nice man.

He was kind to all of us.

Also,

he was the one who recruited me.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

No rush.

Relax, Sibei.

After I got in the car,

I felt intoxicated.

My mind was in an unclear state.

When I woke up,

I realized I was in the car.

When it ended...

What ended?

The rape.

Please be specific.

I heard...

Tick.

Tick.

Tick.

A ticking mechanical sound.

Then, I woke up.

I felt...

I was probably at the back seat.

I was blindfolded.

I was laid down on a leather seat.

It was narrow.

He was on top of my body.

Moving.

When you said "moving",

did you mean he was touching you,

or was it

intercourse

or anything else?

Is it important?

It is.

Intercourse.

Was he

talking to you?

He was an aging man.

Rough hands.

Ye Sibei.

You haven't told me what he said to you.

Can I get a different officer?

I understand how you feel.

But even if we get you another officer,

these are questions we have to ask.

Are they necessary?

It's all about seeking the truth.

If it's for seeking the truth,

what I said earlier should suffice, right?

No.

Why?

What's important should be

who he is,

and just arrest him, right?

Ms. Ye.

The details

are crucial to solving the case

and proving his guilt.

I hope you can understand.

To anyone other than you yourself,

what you said may not be the truth.

You have to be honest.

Only honesty can represent the truth.

What I'm saying is the truth.

I'm being honest.

Then continue.

The truth has to be spoken

and verified before it can be acknowledged.

It is a painful process, of course.

But if you don't speak up,

the truth will never emerge.

What you will face in the future

might be

much crueler

than this,

and

there will be tougher questions.

If you can't even stand

answering questions like this,

your path would be difficult.

Pretending, are you?

"Pretending, are you?"

Yell!

Or else I'll kill you!

"Yell!"

"Or else I'll kill you!"

And then?

I yelled.

(Case Processing Area, No Entry Unless Permitted)

(Guantian Police Station)

Captain Zhang?

Qin Nan?

Captain Zhang.

Ye?

Why are you guys here?

Sibei.

Are you okay?

Ye Sibei

is my wife.

Captain Zhang.

I'm counting on you.

Of course.

It's my job.

Ye Sibei.

You did the right thing.

Go home and rest.

We'll inform you if there's anything.

Captain Zhang still has the report

about your case from before.

Don't worry.

Thank you.

Thanks, Captain Zhang.

We're going home now.

Okay.

We'll keep you informed.

Bye, Captain Zhang.

Goodbye.

Oh no.

What is it?

I made a mistake.

I need to make a report.

Sibei.

Don't be scared.

I've got everything planned out.

I'll get my mentor,

Meng Xin, to represent you.

He's amazing.

He's helped

many people to seek justice.

Okay.

Sibei.

Are you okay?

(I finally felt like)

(my future was no longer bleak.)

(Just unknown.)

Did you hurt your hand?

No.

It's okay, you don't have to.

I'm almost done, Sibei.

Just one more.

That's okay.

I don't need it now.

Sibei.

I'm so sorry.

Why are you apologizing?

I should've sent you back home that night.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.

You're a lady too.

If he had sent me home first that night,

I'd probably be the one apologizing now.

But when I left the car that night,

I really didn't notice.

You were drunk.

I don't blame myself.

You shouldn't blame yourself, either.

Sibei.

What exactly happened that night?

Weren't you still fine

when I got out of the car?

I don't know, either.

Sibei.

It's over.

Don't think too much.

It's okay.

Hey, Chuchu.

Nan.

Have you eaten?

I was planning to do so once you're here.

I just dropped by to visit Sibei.

See you, Sibei.

Don't overthink it.

You must be hungry.

I've got egg soup

and congee.

Which one do you want?

Egg soup, then.

Sure.

Eat up.

(Fuqiang Real Estate)

(Police)

Hello.

Is Fan Jiancheng here?

Well...

Mr. Fan is in his office.

I'll show you the way.

Sure, thank you.

This way.

This way.

You're Fan Jiancheng?

That's me.

Hello.

We're from the Criminal Investigation Unit.

(Police) Lately,

we have a case

that requires your cooperation.

Please follow us.

A case?

Here's the warrant.

♪There's a gray cloud in your eyes♪

♪But I see a long letter through the clouds♪

♪You hide your emotions, staying silent♪

♪I wish I could accompany you back to the clear sky♪

♪If I could capture your shadow♪

♪I wouldn't mind wandering again♪

♪Moreover, my light is in your life♪

♪So I must trust in myself♪

♪Please let me become you♪

♪The secret that you can tell♪

♪Becoming the gentle fragrance that heals your past♪

♪If fate insists on drenching you♪

♪With a torrential downpour♪

♪Don't be afraid, I am your soul's coat♪

♪Please let me become you♪

♪Believing in the proof of love♪

♪Becoming the island where every dream of yours rests♪

♪Don't lament the lost scenery♪

♪As time passes♪

♪I will still be here♪

♪Not forgetting to accompany you to the edges of the rest of life♪